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Speaker Arambula? Fresno lawmaker takes a stab at shaky handoff deal
A closed door deal was supposed to guarantee the next Speaker of the Assembly is from the Central Valley. But could it be a different lawmaker?
January 22, 2023
Shepard concedes to Hurtado after Senate recount ends
Wednesday’s announcement ends a lengthy process in the razor-tight election.
January 18, 2023
Duarte tapped for key House committees
Here's where the California Republican will be headed in his first term in office.
January 17, 2023
Fresno prosecutors charge Firebaugh City Clerk Fleming over election, voter fraud
Amanda Fleming was elected to serve as City Clerk of Firebaugh in Fresno County. Her home is outside the City limits in Madera County, prosecutors said.
January 12, 2023
Dianne Who? Dems launch 2024 U.S. Senate bids without Feinstein
Rep. Katie Porter becomes the first Democrat to enter the race as the long-serving Feinstein is widely expected to retire.
January 11, 2023
Kevin McCarthy addresses House as Speaker
Following the final, 15th ballot for Speaker of the House, Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R–Bakersfield) addressed his colleagues on Saturday morning.
January 7, 2023
McCarthy captures House Speaker’s gavel after four days, 15 votes
The Bakersfield Republican endured a rocky road to secure his place as the 55th Speaker of the House. His new challenge? Leading the narrow, 10-vote GOP majority forward.
January 7, 2023
McCarthy denied Speakership thrice, detractors force recess on House’s first day
Kevin McCarthy's Speakership hopes are up-in-the-air after three unsuccessful ballots on Tuesday, the first time of multiple voting in 100 years.
January 3, 2023
Shepard to pursue recount in razor-thin Valley Senate race
The Porterville farmer is launching a recount, filing paperwork with the four counties covering the 16th District on Tuesday.
December 13, 2022
Amid 20-vote deficit, Shepard weighs recount of south Valley Senate race
Sitting 20 votes behind, the big question for State Senate contender David Shepard (R–Porterville)? To recount or not recount.
December 11, 2022